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UTC junior Matthew Waddell finished second in the Southern Conference’s 184-pound weight class for the second consecutive season to earn another trip to nationals.

UTC junior Matthew Waddell finished second in the Southern Conference’s 184-pound weight class for the second consecutive season to earn another trip to nationals.

Waddell qualifies for NCAA nationals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
For the second season in a row, Matthew Waddell has earned his spot among the nation’s elite collegiate wrestlers. Waddell is a Gilmer High School alum and currently a junior at the University of Tennessee —  Chattanooga. The Mocs traveled to Boone, N.C.
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Voter registration board referred

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
In its third meeting in February, the state election board referred “dozens of cases” of alleged election violations to prosecutors. Among those referred was the Gilmer County Board of Voter Registration.
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Water authority looking at May finish for Roundtop expansion

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority is looking to finish a large-scale expansion of water service to the Roundtop Road area by this May, water authority director Gary McVey noted while giving project updates at a brief Feb. 22 board meeting.
From left, Gilmer High head coach Josh Ghobadpoor and assistant Brent Berry react to a one of the Bobcats’ victories during the Class 3A state duals tournament.

From left, Gilmer High head coach Josh Ghobadpoor and assistant Brent Berry react to a one of the Bobcats’ victories during the Class 3A state duals tournament.

North Hall forfeits state title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Gilmer High was defeated by North Hall in the state duals wrestling finals Jan. 30, and the Trojans used an ineligible wrestler. The wrestler in question was later disqualified in the middle of the traditional state tournament Feb.
The Ellijay City Council has entered discussion of whether or not more crosswalks should be installed to improve pedestrian safety downtown.

The Ellijay City Council has entered discussion of whether or not more crosswalks should be installed to improve pedestrian safety downtown.

Ellijay council discusses crosswalks, pedestrian safety

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
After a downtown business owner was hit by a car while crossing North Main Street, an Ellijay City Councilmember has asked other councilmembers and Mayor Al Hoyle to consider a comprehensive traffic study that will help determine if more crosswalks should be installed to help improve pedestrian...
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Local gun carry applications up for 2020, so far this year

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Numbers for 2020 show the Gilmer County Probate Court office received almost 800 more applications for gun carry licenses last year than in 2019. “It’s been an interesting year (with gun permits), and 2020 was an interesting year on a lot of different levels,” said Probate Judge Scott Chastain.
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry thanked everyone who recently donated shelf-stable milk boxes for use in its Sack Pack program by presenting a rotating volunteer trophy to the citizens of Gilmer County.

The Gilmer Community Food Pantry thanked everyone who recently donated shelf-stable milk boxes for use in its Sack Pack program by presenting a rotating volunteer trophy to the citizens of Gilmer County.

Milk donations appreciated

News Staff
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry thanked everyone who recently donated shelf-stable milk boxes for use in its Sack Pack program by presenting a rotating volunteer trophy to the citizens of Gilmer County.
Craddock Center Executive Director Kirk Cameron holds a $1,000 check from Amicalola Electric’s Operation Roundup program used to buy books for an upcoming Dr. Seuss program at area schools.

Craddock Center Executive Director Kirk Cameron holds a $1,000 check from Amicalola Electric’s Operation Roundup program used to buy books for an upcoming Dr. Seuss program at area schools.

New Craddock Center director hopes to be ‘constant’ for local nonprofit

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Craddock Center’s new executive director, Kirk Cameron, did not expect he would soon be leading the Cherry Log nonprofit after becoming involved as a board member last year.
On a rainy Saturday morning, Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson speaks to attendees at a 25th anniversary memorial service for Deputy Brett Dickey, killed in the line of duty Feb. 13, 1996. Pictured, at left, is sheriff’s office chaplain Scotty Davis. Gathered around a wreath placed at a memorial marker for Dickey outside the Gilmer County Courthouse are Cpl. Al Greenway, Cpl. Randy Beavers, Deputy Josh Easley (obscured), Sgt. Gene Hefner, Capt. Brian Crump and Deputy Josh Chancey.

On a rainy Saturday morning, Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson speaks to attendees at a 25th anniversary memorial service for Deputy Brett Dickey, killed in the line of duty Feb. 13, 1996. Pictured, at left, is sheriff’s office chaplain Scotty Davis. Gathered around a wreath placed at a memorial marker for Dickey outside the Gilmer County Courthouse are Cpl. Al Greenway, Cpl. Randy Beavers, Deputy Josh Easley (obscured), Sgt. Gene Hefner, Capt. Brian Crump and Deputy Josh Chancey.

Sheriff’s office marks 25th anniversary of deputy’s death

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Last Saturday morning, Gilmer Sheriff’s officers marked the 25th anniversary of the death of Deputy Brett Dickey, killed in the line of duty Feb. 13, 1996.
Dr. Robert Bond is pictured, at left, with his wife and office manager, Cory Bond, second from left, and Blue Ridge Mountain Internal Medicine staff members Teresa Newsome, Barbara Parks, Dianne Hughes, Rebecca Martin, Sherry Pierce and Lisa Hughes.

Dr. Robert Bond is pictured, at left, with his wife and office manager, Cory Bond, second from left, and Blue Ridge Mountain Internal Medicine staff members Teresa Newsome, Barbara Parks, Dianne Hughes, Rebecca Martin, Sherry Pierce and Lisa Hughes.

Dr. Bond reflects on 39 years practicing medicine in Ellijay

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Retiring Ellijay physician Dr. Robert Bond is quick to emphasize the people have been the best part of practicing medicine here the past 39 years.  “I really love the people of Gilmer County. There are wonderful people here.